Friday, July 28, 2006

The Jewish Journal Of Greater Los Angeles-10 Ideas For Creating Meaningful Volunteer Assignments

The Jewish Journal Of Greater Los Angeles: "10 Ideas For Creating Meaningful Volunteer Assignments

by Susan J. Ellis
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Any organization's program and operational decisions should stem from the philosophy, beliefs and vision that are its reasons for being in the first place. These basic values, however, are often assumed, yet rarely articulated.

It is a worthwhile exercise to identify the values about volunteering in your organization. This helps executives, frontline employees and volunteers themselves think about why volunteers are involved at all. It also helps to create meaningful volunteer assignments, providing a framework for staff and volunteers to work together."

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